ISL 2021-22, Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC: Time in IST, Telecast, Live Streaming info & Match Prediction

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Goa, February 15: With their hopes for a play-offs berth hanging by a thread, it will be a virtual do-or-die affair for Chennaiyin FC and FC Odisha FC when they meet in a crunch Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 encounter.

Odisha are placed seventh in the points table, having 21 in their bag from 16 games, while Chennaiyin are a rung below them at eighth with 19 points from 16 matches.

A play-offs spot is an uphill task for both teams with only four games remaining but anything short of a win on Wednesday (February 16) will make this virtually impossible.

ISL 2021-22 Points Table | Results | Fixtures

Odisha were drubbed 1-4 by Mumbai City FC in their last outing while Chennaiyin suffered their heaviest defeat to FC Goa which resulted in them parting ways with their head coach Bozidar Bandovic. Assistant coach Sabir Pasha will be in charge.

Chennaiyin are winless in the last four matches, failing to score a single goal in three of their last four outings.

"We have to be sensible at this point of time. It's a challenge and we have to mould it accordingly. That is a challenge for me as well as a coach. We need to get the best out of the players. Once we can do that, we will be a strong side," said Pasha ahead of the game.

"My first task will be to get the team together and get the best out of them," he added.

For Odisha, a win will take them in touching distance with the top four and head coach Kino Garcia said the heavy loss to Mumbai is now behind them and all their focus is on the Chennaiyin game.

"We have focused on recovery as we play two games in a short period."

Asked about Odisha's struggling backline, he added: "It's not just the defence but the whole team. When we concede a goal it's the whole team who is accountable. We need to improve some aspects. We are in the way of improving and we are working hard.

"It's going to be a difficult game for both. Both teams are coming off big losses. Both will go for a win and it will be a good game."

Jonathas has continued his good form, scoring the only goal for Odisha in the last game making it four goals in four matches. He has equalled Manuel Onwu's record of scoring in 4 straight matches for Odisha. Onwu scored 7 goals in 4 consecutive games for Odisha in the 2019-20 season.

If he scores in the upcoming match, he will break Odisha's goal scoring record and the goal streaking streak record this season held by Bartholomew Ogbeche. The Nigerian scored in 4 consecutive matches for Hyderabad earlier in the season.

When Jerry Mawihmingthanga takes the pitch against Chennaiyin, he will become the first-ever player to reach 50 Hero ISL appearances for Odisha FC. No other player has played in more than 40 games for Odisha.

Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC Match Prediction

The match will be too close to call and it is also a virtual do-or-die clash. The last time the two teams met, Chennaiyin edged past Odisha 2-1. However, on current form, OFC hold a slight advantage thanks to their 1 win in last five as opposed to CFC's win-less run in their last five outings.

The head-to-head battle also favours OFC, who have won 6 of their 15 meetings with CFC with 6 matches ending in a draw. So, another OFC win or a draw could be on the cards on Wednesday (February 16).

Odisha FC vs Chennaiyin FC Match Details

Kick off date and time: Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco da Gama, Goa

Live Channel: Star Sports Network - Star Sports Select 1HD and Star Sports 3

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar and Jio TV

Source: ISL Media